Antonio Avelar

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 17, 2023, Antonio Avelar, a 30-year-old autistic man, was fatally shot outside his family’s home on the East Side of Chicago. The incident occurred in the 11200 block of South Avenue O, where Avelar was hosting a yard sale to help his family.

At the time of the shooting, Avelar was near an alley when he was shot in the back. He was subsequently transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead due to his injuries.

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    Victim Details

    Antonio Avelar

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2023-05-17

    30

    Antonio

    Avelar

    12/08/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    We are reaching out to the community for help in solving the tragic murder of Antonio. The loss of a... ...Read More
    04/01/2024
    Has anyone come up with any theories about the murder of Antonio? I've been trying to piece together... ...Read More
    07/19/2023
    I am saddened to share the news that Antonio Avelar was tragically killed on May 17, 2023. My though... ...Read More
    05/26/2023
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